Is it just me, or is the new 2.0GHz white model a ripoff? Looking at the online Apple store custom configuration page, upgrading to 1GB RAM (+$100) and an 80GB hard drive (+$50) comes to less than the $200 price hike. I guess it's cool that more of the custom configurations will be available in-store, but I don't think $50 is worth the convenience of retail purchase. I'll just wait the 1-2 business days for shipping, thank you very much.

The Ultimate MacBook pricing is just fine though. If I were in the market for that, I would indeed strongly consider going through retail.

Actually they got the wrong prices for them. The White Macbook that's usually 1299 that now has 1GB of ram and an 80GB hard drive is not 1499, its 1449. The got the price right on the black one. I agree, though, $150 extra for black is pretty strange, but people are buying it.

Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest that the BlackBook is a good deal in general. I meant that, compared to the existing black model, paying $100 for a 1GB RAM model is the same as spending $100 at the online store, so this new retail store model is priced in-line with the existing upgrades. The white model, on the other hand, added $50 for no reason at all.

But if the price was listed incorrectly, then all this news report really means is that they carry some pre-upgraded models of MacBook at the brick-and-mortar stores so they're more likely to sell you the computer you want, instead of forcing you to go online to get it to your proper specifications. No special deals, and no ripoff either.

And for the record, I am perfectly fine with them charging more for the black models. I prefer the matte black paint to the clear white for practical reasons in addition to aesthetic appeal. As a consumer in a capitalist market, you have the option to not buy them.

Originally posted by afishIs it just me, or is the new 2.0GHz white model a ripoff? Looking at the online Apple store custom configuration page, upgrading to 1GB RAM (+$100) and an 80GB hard drive (+$50) comes to less than the $200 price hike. I guess it's cool that more of the custom configurations will be available in-store, but I don't think $50 is worth the convenience of retail purchase. I'll just wait the 1-2 business days for shipping, thank you very much.

The Ultimate MacBook pricing is just fine though. If I were in the market for that, I would indeed strongly consider going through retail.

Price corrected. We were given the wrong price by an Apple rep. After reading the posts, I doubled checked. The white MacBook with more RAM and HD space is indeed $1449. It's also called an Ultimate.

Originally posted by KasperPrice corrected. We were given the wrong price by an Apple rep. After reading the posts, I doubled checked. The white MacBook with more RAM and HD space is indeed $1449. It's also called an Ultimate.

Originally posted by KasperPrice corrected. We were given the wrong price by an Apple rep. After reading the posts, I doubled checked. The white MacBook with more RAM and HD space is indeed $1449. It's also called an Ultimate.

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I don't see them. I still see only 3 options? When or will these be available in its online stores?